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15 Cards in this Set
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How many states must approve an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution? |
3/4
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What is the length of term for a representative?
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2 years
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What is the length of term for asenator? |
6 years
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What is it called when the president refuses to sign a bill into law? |
Veto
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What are the two houses of Congress called? |
1. House of Representatives 2. Senate |
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How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution? |
27
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How many votes must both the Senate and the House of Representatives have in order to override a presidential veto? |
2/3
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What are the three branches of government? |
Legislative Executive Judicial |
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How long is the term for a justice ofthe Supreme Court? |
They are appointed for life
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What is the opening statement of the Constitution called (hint: it explains its purpose)? |
The Preamble
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What do we call the system for electing the president of the United States? |
Electoral College
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What is it called when we accuse an official of wrongdoing? |
Impeach
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? |
Bill of Rights
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How is the number of Representatives each state has determined? |
Population
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Name one of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment? |
Speech Religion Press Petition Assembly |
